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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.03, 2,631.59 and 766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.03, 2,631.59 and 766.38 is: 1,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.03 : 2,631.59 = 766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.03/2,631.59 = 766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.03x = 2,631.59 × 766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.03x = 2,016,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,811.17/1,754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.82

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